The CCBC Essex Student Life Office is committed to providing educational, developmental and social activities that complement the classroom learning experience. The Office of Student Life sponsors a variety of clubs and organizations and hosts events through the academic school year. All clubs, organizations and events are open to all CCBC students.
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*Advocacy, Activism, & Volunteer Club – committed to informing people about social, economic, and political issues; while engaging in volunteer work and activism in order to promote positive change in our community.

Anthropology and Archaeology Club – The purpose of the Anthropology Club is to open minds about the studies of origins and social relationships of humanity through field trips, guest speakers and other educational activities.

Advisor: Nina Brown 443-840-2909

Art Club – Seeks to bring students together in the common interest of Fine Art. The Art Club provides opportunities for students to see a wide variety of public art as well as art in museums and galleries.

Advisor: Jessica Walton 443-840-1567

Black Student Union (BSU) – The purpose of the Black Student Union is to share the historical and cultural heritage of African Americans and others of African descent and to promote appreciation for cultural diversity.

College Programming Board (CPB) – The board is responsible for organizing a wide variety of events and activities for the entire student body. The activities have a broad appeal to a diverse audience.

Advisor: Sakina Ligon 443-840-1572

*Delta Alpha Pi – The purpose of the organization shall be to promote the awareness of disabilities through interaction throughout the College.

ENACTUS (formerly known as Students in Free Enterprise -SIFE) – Reinforces the classroom learning experience by providing students with opportunities to better their community through leadership and teamwork.

Advisors: Jennifer Joyner 443-1469 & Melissa Hill 443-840-1447

Environmental Science Club- The purpose of this club is to promote the importance of environmental protection on the CCBC campus as well as globally. Advisors: Elizabeth Shrader 443-840-2680 & Melissa Wilson 443-840-2639

Essex Christian Fellowship – The Essex Christian Fellowship meets weekly on campus to provide Christian Fellowship, a time for prayer, bible study and to share the love of Christ unconditionally with students, faculty and staff members.

Advisor: Arreal Langley 443-840-1104

Gaming Development Club- Assists students with expanding their game development skills and provide assistance in building a career in game development. Advisors: John Chandler 443-840-1045 & Doug McNamara 443-840-1461

Honors Council – The Essex Honors Council aims to enrich the educational experience of the exceptional student and seeks to admit students who have the ability, interest and initiative to be successful in the Honors Program.

Advisors: Rae Rosenthal 443-840-1850 & Carr Kizzier 443-840-1638

*Hospitality Management Student Association (HMSA-Essex) – provides an opportunity for student involvement with the hospitality management program by offering resources and social activities to assist with advancing the industry.

House of Couture- The purpose of this club is to enhance confidence, self-esteem and attitude on the runway through modeling and fashion. Advisor: Dr. Taneisha Osborne 443-840-1521

*inactive club/organization, contact the Office of Student Life for more information

*International Student Association (ISA) – The International Student Association provides opportunities for students to meet and support each other.

Kappa Beta Delta- The purposes of this society are to encourage and recognize scholarship and accomplishment among students of business, management and administration. Advisors: Jennifer Joyner 443-840-1469 & Melissa Hill 443-840-1447

*Masque – Masque is a student-run theatre that strives to reach the goal of creating a true and lasting sense of community among Essex students.

Nursing Student Association (NSA) – The Nursing Student Association is open to all first and second year nursing students. The purpose of the organization is to provide an opportunity for student involvement in a professional association.

Advisors: Marianne Eichenberger 443-840-1932

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) – Phi Theta Kappa is an international two year college honor society which accepts into membership all students full or part time, who have achieved grade point average of 3.5 or better after completing at least 12 credits.

Advisor: Sue Fenton 443-840-1918

Psychology & Mental Health Club – Allows students with interest in the psychological matters to build leadership and communication skills, while expanding their understanding and knowledge of psychology and mental health care.

Advisors: Susan Landry 443-840-1429

Rainbow Club – The Rainbow Club promotes awareness and understanding of issues affecting Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual and Transgender members of the Essex Community and society.
Advisors: Morgan Slusher 443-840-1678 & Thomas Parlon 443-840-1127

Student Government Association (SGA) – SGA’s purpose is to provide a voice in the administrative affairs of the college, particularly areas that affect academics and social programming for all students.

Veterans Association- To inform members of the financial and academic benefits afforded to them as veterans at CCBC. The Veterans Association also serves as a platform for members to voice their opinions and seek active change in the community.

Advisor: Jackie Cymek 443-840-2106

*Vietnamese Student Association- The purpose of this organization is to introduce Vietnamese culture, traditions and language to the CCBC community.

Women’s Studies – The Women’sStudies Club exists to raise awareness of and promote change around issues affecting women.